Team Leader, Lived Experience Advocacy Program

3 weeks ago

Litchfield Municipality, Australia YWCA Australia Full time
Overview

Team Leader, Lived Experience Advocacy Program at YWCA Australia. Lead the growth and delivery of the Lived Experience Advocacy Program (LEAP) and the Amplifying Voices Program, ensuring voices of people with lived experience of homelessness and domestic, family and sexual violence shape policy, programs and practice through meaningful engagement and advocacy.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and delivery of trauma-aware, strengths-based, and culturally safe programs that elevate lived experience voices in homelessness and DFSV.
  • Build strong partnerships with government, community, and sector stakeholders to support advocacy and impact.
  • Oversee sub-contractors, partners and program components, including culturally specific initiatives and evaluations.
  • Promote LEAP and the Amplifying Voices Program, and support ethical, participant-led advocacy, while ensuring compliance, reporting, and budget management.
About You / Qualifications
  • Relevant qualifications and sector experience in social work, community development, health promotion, or related fields (postgraduate desirable).
  • A strong background in lived experience advocacy and program management.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD groups, and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, co-design principles, and the ethical foundations of lived experience advisory bodies.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce complex documentation and facilitate inclusive, accessible engagement.
Location, Status & Benefits
  • Location: Larrakia Land - Darwin - Palmerston | office & remote
  • Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing
  • Award: SCHADS Award Level 6
  • Salary: $55.72 to $58.19 an hour + Super
  • Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550 + paid parental leave + career development
How to Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Click Apply to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications close on 12 September 2025.

We're excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline. Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

Contact

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Rachael Uebergang, General Manager, Northern Territory. E: or P:

Note: Preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, Drivers Licence, a state-based Working with Children Permit, and complete a medical declaration.


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